Skihist Provincial Park Campground — Hotel in Area I (Blue Sky Country)

Sorry long read … For outdoor enthusiasts… come on back to Skihist Provincial Park … 58 FCFS … not in BC Parks reservation system 👌…. The Catastrophic Lytton fire of May 2022 resulted in the park to be closed for 2 years … it reopened a month ago thanks to the very hard work of one Park Operator Wayne Cross 2023 and this year … thankfully for the fire responders the actual campsite was very fortunate to have only a few sites damaged … today campsites all ready for campers to enjoy, all flush washrooms working, sani station working, still a boil water advisory (as it is in many PP), no campfire ban thus far, hiking trails open, the forest to the river side still darkened but as nature does .. it rebounded with beautiful wildflowers, shrubs, birds etc … the trains roll past for viewing (and not obnoxiously loud at all), the Thompson River below offering fishing and one of our past favourite things to do, river rafting adventures with certified companies just moments down the road .. for families with children lots of exploring and bike riding too .. plenty of warm weather, great sites and adventures … just sad to see this park so unoccupied.. over the weekend only 12 campers.. tonight only 5 … wifi is exceptionally strong, cash only $23 Maybe BC Parks should consider offering long stay camping here .. just to get campers back to the park and the surrounding area .. it’s a beautifully stunning area!! BC Parks… Park Operator Wayne Crosse… — at Skihist...

Gorgeous park, warm weather, great placement for an overnight rest. Park host was a bit curt, but she keeps the park amazingly clean and beautifully decorated with flowers and lights. There are flush toilets and cold water sinks with soap, but no way to dry your hands so bring a towel! Cold water rinse-off showers are provided, and water taps and refuse bins are well distributed throughout the area. Camp sites are spaced out well and nicely sized. Only insect pest we had a problem with were wasps; there are huge swarms of them and they can get aggressive. At night, the stars blanketed the sky in a wonderous display you will never see near a city. Across the highway from the campground is the picnic area and Thompson Canyon overlook... GORGEOUS. We will...

This park is close to Hwy 1 and BC Parks describes this park as “convenient overnight camping”. On the plus side it is close to the highway and easy to find. Located in a pine forest many campsites are large, mostly level, with some space between sites and some shade. There are hiking trails, a shower house, and a park host. We had 4 bars cell coverage in the park. On the negative side the campsite is located on a steep hill side, the trails have steep sections, and none of the campsites offer power, water, or sewer hookups. The park roads are steep, bears frequent the area, some campsites are sloped, some are small. The river and day use area are located on the other side of busy Hwy 1 a long walk from the campsites. There is no playground in...